Offira S Gabbay

Roles and Responsibilities

As the Senior Project Manager – Safety & Regulatory Affairs, Offira is responsible for proactively building relationships with University and University-affiliate research personnel to facilitate the delivery of high-quality safety services and guidance across a broad range of disciplines throughout the University’s expansive research enterprise and multiple campuses, including Morningside Heights (MS), the Irving Medical Center (CUIMC), Lamont Doherty Earth Institute, Baker Field, Nevis and Manhattanville; as well as satellite locations and University affiliates such as Barnard College and NYS Psychiatric Institute. Offira is well versed in a broad range of regulatory compliance codes, perform review and interpretation, and work in collaboration with personnel in the Research Safety, Occupational Safety, Hazardous Materials, Data Systems and Training programs to provide technical and regulatory compliance support on a variety of defined projects. Offira maintains a client-focused approach and be accountable for assessing research and non-research procedures and practices and developing creative, sustainable and compliant solutions that meet the operational needs of faculty, staff and students and are consistent with University standards and best practices. Through collaborations with EH&S colleagues and various University stakeholders and affiliates, such as Facilities, Public Safety, and offices of the Executive Vice President for Research (EVPR), the Senior Project Manager ensures effective and efficient implementation and management of safety program elements in alignment with the Research Safety Program Strategic Plan.